Archive for June, 2009

Top Five Sausages from Central & Eastern Europe

| June 16, 2009 | 4 Comments
Top Five Sausages from Central & Eastern Europe

Sausages are one of the oldest and most well-known types of foods from Central and Eastern Europe. Here are just a few of the best that deserve the culinary spotlight. 5. Knockwurst or Knackwurst Knockwurst is a short, thick German sausage. This lip smacking treat gets its name from the crackling the sausage makes when [...]

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Sachertorte

| June 12, 2009 | 3 Comments
Sachertorte

Sachertorte was invented by Viennese chef Franz Sacher who created the dessert in 1832 for Wenzel Clemens Prince Metternich. The cake became famous when Sacher’s son opened the luxury Hotel Sacher. While, the original recipe is kept a hidden secret, this version will satisfy any chocolate lover. Sachertorte is best served with a side of unsweetened whipped [...]

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Bull’s blood: Hungary’s legendary red wine

| June 10, 2009 | 3 Comments
Bull’s blood: Hungary’s legendary red wine

Overview Egri Bikavér is a type of red wine from Northern Hungary. It is produced in the wine region around the town of Eger. Besides Tokaji Aszú, Bull’s Blood is one of the most internationally recognized wines from Hungary. The production of Bull’s Blood is regulated by the Hungarian Wine Making Act which has strict [...]

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